Vampire over london book

It had a bat on a wire on a stick and you had to stand on the side and when the bat used to come round, its head used to go like this and it would come in and go shhhhhee and off. Dello stritto, of the acclaimed bela lugosi biography vampire over london. The book is meticulously researched and is very well written. My son, the vampire by john gilling, john gilling, peter. According to imdb, the films original title was vampire over london, this is the version available on you tube, but it was apparently retitled my son, the vampire for its 1963 american rerelease six years after bela lugosis death to cash in on the success of allan shermans album, my son, the folksinger.

London vampires romance series by new york times bestselling. Old mother riley meets the vampire vampire over london 1952. With arthur lucan, bela lugosi, dora bryan, philip leaver. In the world of darkness, this region is one of the most frequentlydescribed in europe gothicpunk london is a dreary place, with several of its locations, like the docklands, having been left to urban decay. Dello stritto is the author of vampire over london 4. The mysterious figure known as the vampire comes to england to complete experiments in his mad bid to gain control of the world. Mother riley meets the vampire, also known as vampire over london or my son, the vampire, is a 1952 british horror comedy film directed by john gilling, starring arthur lucan and bela lugosi that was filmed at nettlefold studios. Instead of a biography, he along with british writer andi brooks unearthed original information, as well as dispelling lazy myths, with the book, vampire over london. Dark eyes of london is recommended to diehard lugosi fans only.

Jan 12, 2016 the portrayal of vampires in literature has continued to evolve. When the radarcontrolled robot which he had ordered shipped to him is delivered instead to mother riley, the vampire, through radar control, has the robot transport itself as well. The london vampires romance series is now complete at six books, but the. Richard matheson gave vampires a zombie bent in 1954s i am legend, where a vampire plague ravaged the planet. A fascinating behind the scenes photo showing the chaos of equipment and wires, none of which are seen in the filmed shot. Kenneth grant 31 signed letterscards magick occult.

Bela lugosi in britain by frank j dello stritto book bela lugosi. Who will bella choose, and what will be the consequences like fifty shades, you can bet that i read all three twilight books. Your first one, vampire over london, dealt with a forgotten year in lugosis life. Mar, 2010 i used to have a uk vhs with the awful my son the vampire, but now have the r2 dvd with the correct title. And please consider checking out dello strittos still available earlier books. Vampires in popular culture project gutenberg self. The best behind the scenes story about this film is in the rare book vampire over london. London was taken up as the residence of the methuselah mithras, who had grown bored with the politics of the eternal senate in rome and wanted to explore life at the frontiers of the empire. The duos stage act usually climaxed in plate throwing and this is compensated for by a madcap crockerycrashing slapstick sequence with belas henchmen. After all, theres no place like home for the holidaysand these dazzling vampires cant wait for an. All three books are labors of love, sure to delight horror fans of all ages. The first edition of this book appeared in 2000, with the modest goal of correcting the historical record on lugosis time in britain in 1951. Bela lugosi in britain first edition handbill for dracula at the theatre royal in brighton arthur lucan and bela lugosi in mother riley. Only one night i wasnt very quick and i got it wrong.

The mythology and history of classic horror films, and vampire over london. Also comments on the book genetic armageddon which harting sent him. Vampire over london bela lugosi in britain 2nd edition. Vampire over london bela lugosi in britain second edition. The first copies of the classic vampire novel dracula, by irish writer bram stoker, appear in london bookshops on may 26, 1897. Andi was able to get a hold of the original mother riley meets the vampire, which isnt much different but the opening is different, and over the opening credits, lugosis voice has got that demonic laughter which, in most. It is also a beautifully made hardback book properly printed and bound and is well worth the price. In 1931 bela lugosi became worldfamous playing count dracula. He lives with his wife linda, in houston, texas, and is an engineer in the offshore oil industry. Vampire over london erased a myth within lugosis biography. And then i decided that lawrence talbot should tell his own story.

In one of the cheesiest vampire romance books, watch as bella falls into a love triangle over a vampire and a werewolf. This romp is like a trashy novel you cant put down until you fi. The twilight saga, with its highschool romance and vampires that sparkle in the sun rather than bursting into flames, became a cultural. Like much of kiplings verse it was incredibly popular, and its refrain.

Andi brooks is a writer of english and irish descent based in tokyo. Jan 01, 2015 the second edition of vampire over london is a superbly detailed account of bela lugosis three stays in the united kingdom during 1935, 1939 and 1951 packed with information it makes for an essential read for any admirer of bela lugosi. Bela lugosi in britain the latter was coauthored with andi brooks. Mother riley meets the vampire, also known as vampire over london or my son, the. Vampire over london goodreads meet your next favorite book. The horror of dracula 1958 starring peter cushing playing dr. Your most recent one, a werewolf remembers, is a novel. Bela lugosi in britain tells the story of belas 1951 uk tour of dracula and his british films mystery of the mary celeste, dark eyes of london, and mother riley meets the vampire. Other notable vampire movies also include the following, but not limited to.

Bela lugosi in britain indicates his personal troubles over his estranged partner kitty mcshane, and one can only wonder if this is the reason why. Book never cross a vampire by stuart m kaminsky book ed wood by tim burton visual. He toured for sixmonths in a stage production of dracula, and starred in a movie, mother riley meets the vampire. Witchs dungeon cortlandt hulls shrine to hollywoods horrific legacy. Even if you really like most classic horror films you. Bela lugosi in britain first edition like many kids growing up in the 1960s, i watched the late night tv screenings of old horror movies from the 1930s and 1940s with a mixture of fascination and terror. The following two photos are courtesy of vampire over london. Mother riley meets the vampire, also known as vampire over london or my son, the vampire, is a 1952 british horror comedy film directed by john gilling. Dracula 1931 starred bela lugosi as well he starred in vampire over london 1952 both of which are bw films. Frank dello stritto and andi brooks fifteen years ago, frank j. The vampyre, first published anonymously in 1819, was taken to be the work of the famous poet and early 19thcentury.

The scant mention that 1951 receives in earlier lugosi biographies is incorrect. A friend to the genre since 1972, hes written for horror journals shallow and wise, is a leading authority on the history of horror comics and dares readers to keep up in his myrant blog of dinosaurs, films, graphic art. Bela lugosi in britain first edition like many kids growing up in the 1960s, i watched the late night tv screenings of old horror movies from the 1930s and 1940s with a mixtu. Lets hope we all get blasted to kingdom come before such monstrosities take their. Vci to release old mother riley meets the vampire classic. Requests that richard try to find and send a copy of vampire over london bela lugosi in britain. Feb 12, 2021 vampire romance for teens gained popularity at the end of the 20th century and beginning of the 21st, with books such as the vampire diaries series by l. I dont think the old mother riley initial film maybe lost, though an early guest appearance in stars night out which i have. Bela lugosi in britain indicates his personal troubles over his estranged partner kitty mcshane, and one can. Bestknown for swamp thing and other edgy comic book works, steve bissettes influence goes far beyond the imaginary bayou. The book was unique in that it broke new ground in the history of an iconic actor. Bela lugosi in britain is the first book for both frank dello stritto and andi brooks.

The vampire diaries stars take over london at the london hmv signing the vampires diaries are some fun, cute pictures of the trio leaning out of windows over at accidental sexiness a hardbound book on highquality paper with playbill reproductions. On starring in the classic 1931 film dracula, he became forever chained to his one great role. Dello stritto and andi brooks published vampire over london. Sep 01, 2000 vampire over london is an engrossing and highly detailed account of a year in bela lugosis life that is both moving and sad, but filled with affection as well. First bela still smoking his cigar, helen chandler smoking a cigarette, and director tod browning. The bela lugosi blog enter freely and of your own will. According to imdb, the films original title was vampire over london, this is the version available on you tube, but it was apparently retitled my son, the vampire for its 1963 american rerelease six years after bela lugosis death to cash in on the success of allan shermans album, my. The mysterious figure known as the vampire comes to england to complete. Old mother riley is manaced by bela lugosi in this british comedy, a. Vampire over london, also known as mother riley meets the vampire or my son the vampire is a british comedy horror film. A gang of criminals lead by a mysterious figure, known as the vampire, are planning to take over the world with an army of robots. Oct 16, 2015 this is probably the last vampire novel that i got really, really excited about. Bela lugosi, renowned for his stage and film portrayal of the vampire count dracula and for his long career in horror movies, is a legendary figure of hollywood of the 1930s and 1940s.

Vignola, also cowritten by vignola, is the earliest vampire film these were derived from the writer rudyard kipling who was inspired by a vampiress painted by philip burnejones, an image typical of the era in 1897, to write his poem the vampire. The long and bloody history of vampires in literature mpr news. Lucan is just about watchable in the earlier films, but kitty mcshane a talentless harridan. Andi brooks, who lives in japan with his wife and son, is the coauthor of vampire of london. When mithras entered torpor around the time of the roman withdrawal, london. The highgate vampire was a media sensation surrounding reports of supposed supernatural activity at highgate cemetery in london in the 1970s. Mother riley meets the vampire, rereleased in 1963 as my son, the vampire. Monster boomer expert details growing up with dracula. The author who invented the vampire story thought he was being funny. The second edition of vampire over london is a superbly detailed account of bela lugosis three stays in the united kingdom during 1935, 1939 and 1951 packed with information it makes for an essential read for any admirer of bela lugosi. London is the capital and most populous city of england and united kingdom. The mysterious figure known as the vampire comes to england to co. Ghostly tales of japan provide supernatural bedtime.

Grant mentions bela lugosi and exchanging words with him during lugosis last trip to england. Vampire over london bela lugosi in britain is an extremely entertaining look into a very misunderstood period of one of hollywoods most misunderstood stars. On the history and origin of draculas use of the bizarre. Bela lugosi in britain was originally published in 2000 and reprinted as an updated and expanded second edition in 2015.

Testament of horror for september to september 19, 2020. A biography of the famous hollywood actor forever associated with count draculas role on stage and in the 1931 film, the book was the culmination of a decade of research. Vampire over london, my son the vampire year released. Sep 01, 2000 the second edition of vampire over london is a superbly detailed account of bela lugosis three stays in the united kingdom during 1935, 1939 and 1951 packed with information it makes for an essential read for any admirer of bela lugosi. Frank dello stritto was born in hoboken, new jersey in 1950. Van housen only has one functional robot which is shipped by mistake to old. Mother riley meets the vampire, also known as vampire over london or my son, the vampire, is a 1952 british horror comedy film directed by john gilling, starring arthur lucan and bela lugosi that was filmed at nettlefold studios this was the final film of the old mother riley film series, and did not feature lucans exwife and business partner kitty mcshane, whom he had divorced in 1951. Mcshane was a shedevil, see vampire over london book. Vampire over london bela lugosi in britain is a compelling tale of a fading hollywood legends last stab at greatness, and of the forgotten. Video watchblog tim lucas on the magic of movies, music and life. Feb 09, 2021 grant mentions bela lugosi and exchanging words with him during lugosis last trip to england. The second edition of vampire over london is a superbly detailed account of bela lugosis three stays in the united kingdom during 1935, 1939 and 1951. Like, call up all my book nerd friends and insist they read it right now excited.

Ive heard of that laughing theres a few stories of that in the book vampire over london. Vampire over london 1952 old mother riley meets the vampire horror usa the mysterious figure known as the vampire comes to england to complete experiments in his mad bid to gain control of the world. Vampire the masquerade the fall of london hardcover. Vampire over london is an engrossing and highly detailed account of a year in bela lugosis life that is both moving and sad, but filled with affection as. Andi was able to get a hold of the original mother riley meets the vampire, which isnt much different but the opening is different, and over the opening credits, lugosis voice has got that demonic laughter which, in most american prints that ive seen, has been cut out. Bela lugosi in britain, curator of the bela lugosi blog and a recipient of the rondo hatton classic horror award. Vampire over london is an engrossing and highly detailed account of a year in bela lugosis life that is both moving and sad, but filled with affection as well. The expanded second edition of the critically acclaimed vampire over london. The most thorough account of the story is given by folklorist bill ellis in the journal folklore. On the set with bela lugosi old hollywood in color.